Best intro to hand planes

I would start with ’’the hand plane book’’ by Garret Hack.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

I agree with Don’s suggestion. I would add that the videos “Hand Plane Basics” and “Coarse, Medium and Fine”, both by Chris Schwarz, are also excellent.

-- Dave, Colonie, NY

Here’s my response to pretty much the same question the other day. It’s a video that covers the basic essentials.

http://lumberjocks.com/replies/581537

-- Brian in Arlington, TX - Laziness is the foundation of efficiency.

I figured there were lots of books out there but if there is one that stands out, that helps. Two suggestions for the Hack book is helpful.

And there is more crossover, sikrap mentioned Schwarz and lo and behold Underhill and Schwartz were in that video BTimmons links! Excellent. Love the video, BT. Underhill got me interested in woodworking long before I ever thought it feasible to do. What gets me about him is he doesn’t seem he would be as funny as he is. That video told me quite a bit. Thanks.

There are other videos/books out there that could be very helpful. You might want to check your local library and see what they have available. Just a bit of warning….you’re gonna love hand planes. :))

-- Dave, Colonie, NY

I have both of Garrett Hacks books and they are real good. You may just want the plane book but you can buy them both on Amazon as a set.

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